River and Fifth is a completed 37-storey condominium by Broccolini at 5 Defries Street, near River Street and Queen Street East in Toronto’s Regent Park and Corktown area. It has about 580 suites, and the condominium corporation registered in May 2024, so units now sell and rent on the resale market.
Building snapshot
- Builder: Broccolini, a Montreal-founded developer and contractor with a large Ontario and Quebec portfolio
- Address: 5 Defries St, Toronto
- Height: 37 storeys, about 580 suites
- Status: completed and registered in 2024
The neighbourhood
The building sits beside the Don River trail system and the revitalized Regent Park, with its aquatic centre, athletic grounds and new shops. Queen Street East streetcars run to the Financial District in minutes, and the Don Valley Parkway is close by. The Ontario Line, under construction, will add stations nearby at Queen and Sumach (Corktown) and in Leslieville, which could make the area much better connected.
Who it suits
Young professionals and investors who want a newer building close to downtown at lower prices than the core. With many units owned by investors, expect a steady supply of rentals and resales.
Buying a resale suite here
- Review the status certificate for the reserve fund, fee history and any special assessments.
- Ask whether parking and lockers are owned or exclusive-use.
- Compare recent sales of similar suites in the building, not just asking prices.
More in our guide to condo fees and house vs condo.
Looking to buy or sell a unit in this building? Contact us for current listings and recent sale prices, or request a free evaluation of your suite. HomeLife Landmark Realty Inc., Brokerage.
Building details compiled from public sources. Confirm specifics with the condo corporation.